Engineer Process and Metallurgy

Process Engineer 

• Opportunity to join a fast paced and exciting team at one of Rio Tinto’s newest mines 
• Technical and leadership progression opportunities 
• Attractive FIFO roster – 8 days on, 6 days off 
• Permanent full time position 

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join the Fixed Plant Engineering team at our Greater Nammuldi site. Greater Nammuldi consists of the Brockman 2 and Nammuldi Below Water table processing plants that contribute approx. 45Mtpa to the Rio Tinto supply chain. 

Reporting to Senior Engineer Fixed Plant, your key responsibilities will include: 

• Plant troubleshooting and optimisation 
• Investigating deviations from the plan, including identifying, scoping and recommending solutions 
• Providing technical support and advice to Fixed Plant Operation & Maintenance crews and frontline leaders 
• Validating downtime data in accordance with the RTIO time model 
• Foster and maintain productive relationships within the Engineering team and other business units 
• Reporting plant performance through daily, weekly and monthly reporting formats
• Prepare and distribute operating strategies and measure conformance to plan 
• Shut support as required 

About you

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering 
• Understanding of unit operations of mineral processing equipment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Motivation and ability to be self-driven and work autonomously 
• A manual C Class drivers licence 

Where you will be working

Located 60km north-west of Tom Price, Brockman is wholly owned and operated by Rio Tinto. Opened in 2010, this open pit operation offers a family friendly fly in fly out roster with state-of-the-art camp facilities.

The Greater Brockman Operations consist of Brockman 2, Brockman 4, Nammuldi and Silvergrass. Driving the latest technological advancements, the open-pit mines offer an avenue for opportunity and career progression. 

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Watch for more information about our Pioneering business: https://youtu.be/XPZQJ34-84w

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change. 

Applications close on Thursday 15th August 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).